Staying put and sticking stuff out provides great benefits both for your relationships and for the development of your character. There are times, however, when leaving is necessary. Here are some thoughts to help you navigate some important departures.
Pretending to be someone you’re not, is an exhausting way to live. You can find ways to live true to yourself and sources of approval other than others.
Awkward conversations test the limits of your social skills and can confirm what you suspect about yourself… you’re not great with awkwardness. Here’s 5 tips that will help you improve yourconversational skills.
So, what can you do when you find yourself “peopled-out”? How do you replenish your depleted social and emotional capacity? Here’s a handful of ideas that have worked well for me.
“Do. Or do not. There is no try.” Excuse me Master Yoda, but I beg to disagree. I understand the idea that anything less than 100% commitment is likely to be met with less than 100% success. There is value in challenging ourselves to act rather than ponder; to actually land the plane as opposed … Read more
Many parents tell their children to be nice to friends or siblings. That’s good training, but what does it mean to be nice? On the surface it seems we are asking children to be polite and not mistreat others. Often, however, nice implies that I act in a way that pleases the other person. The … Read more